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US WWII Propaganda Counterfeit - Hitler Skull
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US WWII Propaganda Counterfeit - Hitler Skull

Germany · 1942 · 12 + 38 Pfennig

This propaganda stamp features a chilling caricature of Adolf Hitler's head transformed into a skull, with the denomination '12 + 38 Pfennig' and 'DEUTSCHES REICH' text.

Issued by the United States during World War II, this stamp is a psychological warfare tool designed to undermine morale in Nazi Germany by depicting Hitler as a harbinger of death.

Image: produced by US Government as an Propaganda Counterfeit in Second World War · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,325
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,395
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$775
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$387
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$155

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.